Monument record WHR 034 - Cropmark of a possible oval enclosure

Please read our .

Summary

Cropmark of a possible oval enclosure with entrance in W side of possible prehistoric date, field boundaries and ditches

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 1439 3946 (234m by 222m)
Map sheet TM13NW
Civil Parish WHERSTEAD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (4)

Full Description

Oval enclosure with entrance in W side - `banjo' type.
See complex WHR 018.

Cropmark of a possible oval enclosure with entrance in W side of possible prehistoric date, field boundaries and ditches. The possible enclosure is 115m in diameter with a possible enctrance to the west and a further possible entrance to the south. The external ditch of the enclosure is not uniform in shape, with a smooth curve on the northern side and a sinuous boundary to the south. The east side of the enclosure is truncated by a field boundary and there is no evidence of the enclosure continuing on the other side of this boundary. Several short ditches and field boundaries are visible around and cutting through the enclosure. Helen Saunders (Essex County Council), January 2015. (S1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photography. OS/80/104/001-003, 3-Jun-80, (EHA).

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 29 2016 12:07PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.